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Opportunity closing date:

Friday, December 5, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

TIPS is a nonprofit economic research organisation based in Pretoria, South Africa. The organisation facilitates policy development and dialogue in pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth. TIPS has three main focus areas: Trade and Industrial Policy, Inequality and Economic Inclusion and Sustainable Growth. Its working model integrates research and analysis, policy development, disseminating information, capacity building, technical support, and programme design and management.

TIPS seeks to appoint a Programme Manage - Sustainable Growth, based in Pretoria.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the implementation of the TIPS Programme on Sustainable Growth;

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Opportunity closing date:

Friday, November 14, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

The Childhood Cancer (CHOC) Foundation South Africa is a nonprofit organisation that provides support for children suffering from cancer and life-threatening blood disorders as well as their families.

CHOC seeks to appoint a Northern Region Manager, based in based in Pretoria (The Northern Region extends from Pretoria to Mpumalanga and the Limpopo provinces).

The overall purpose of the post is to raise awareness of childhood cancer, promote and market CHOC and its programmes, and to manage the region.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising and donor relationships:

To identify regional fundraising opportunities and events, ensure their implementation and to identify and build positive relationships with donors and stakeholders;

To promote and market CHOC through various channels and activities (including through the media, regional newsletters, and promotional events);

To oversee the input and management of data on CRM (donor and data management).

Programme and campaign management and reporting:

To develop and implement childhood cancer awareness and early detection campaigns through a variety of means, such as social media, newsletters, fundraising initiatives and networking with stakeholders;

To implement and manage CHOC’s parent, child and family support programme through the establishment of support groups, the provision of psychosocial, bereavement and practical support;

To implement, manage and oversee the medical and ward support programme in conjunction with hospital authorities;

To develop and manage volunteer programmes;

To manage CHOC’s accommodation (CHOC House) programme including the management of infrastructure, staff and vehicles and compliance with health and safety and other relevant legislation;

To implement and manage any other programmes as determined by CHOC’s Executive.

Financial, office and general management and leadership:

Providing leadership and the general management of staff. To ensure and oversee the development and training of regional staff by undertaking regular performance reviews and ensuring development plans are in place for identified staff;

To manage the finances and administration of the region;

To ensure that all CHOC policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to;

To ensure submission of accurate and timeous reports – financial, administrative and operational – and compliance with all legislative requirements;

To undertake other post related duties as requested by the CEO;

To undertake all responsibilities and tasks embracing CHOC’s values, ethos and behaviours.

Requirements:

Experience and proven ability to fundraise;

Minimum of five years experience in general management;

A tertiary qualification is required, a degree or higher would be an advantage;

Fluency in English is required. Ability to communicate in an additional South African language(s) is an advantage;

An unendorsed Code 08 driver’s licenCe;

Be highly motivated with a willingness to take initiative and responsibility;

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office);

Experience and an understanding of cancer, the medical sector and/or diseases is an advantage.

Salary competitive to the NGO Sector, CHOC does not provide medical cover, retirement or pension benefits or a 13th month salary. Cost of living adjustments are made in July each year.

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Opportunity closing date:

Monday, September 29, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

Right to Care is a Johannesburg based nonprofit (section 21 company), with a vision that all HIV-positive patients receive high quality treatment, care and support, improving their quality of life and productivity. Right to Care has the following vacancies and encourages suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Right to Care seeks to appoint a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E), based in Centurion, Pretoria.

The Officer will report to the M&E Manager

Responsibilities:

Enhance M&E capacity among staff and sub-recipient partner organisations in the programme, to ensure accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery.

Should you not receive a response to your application from Right to Care within one month of this advert being placed, kindly consider your application as being unsuccessful. We nonetheless want to thank you for your interest shown in our organisation.

Applicants will be expected to pass a series of tests (numerical, logical and technical skills and knowledge) as a prerequisite for an interview. Tests can be written at our offices in Johannesburg, Centurion, Bethlehem, or Nelspruit, but interviews will be conducted in Johannesburg/Centurion only. Travel arrangements and costs are to be covered by the applicant.

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Opportunity closing date:

Friday, September 12, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

Project Literacy was established initially as a grassroots literacy project in 1973, and registered as a nonprofit company in 1986, to address the needs of illiterate and semi-literate adults in South Africa. The company is a leader in learning with more than 40 years experience in ABET provision; it is a well established and highly respected non profit company with expertise in a wide range of Education and Training programmes. With its headquarters in Pretoria, its training programmes reach adults and youth learners nationwide.

Project Literacy seeks to appoint a Accountant and Payroll Administrator, based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate shold be a dynamic self-starter, who will form part of an extremely hard working team.

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Opportunity closing date:

Friday, August 1, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

Tshwane Leadership Foundation is a faith-based organisation in the city centre of Pretoria. It has been in existence for 20 years, working with vulnerable and marginalised communities towards urban transformation. TLF is a Christian-faith base organisation.

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Opportunity closing date:

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategy (TIPS) is a nonprofit company (NPC) based in Pretoria, South Africa. The organisation facilitates policy development and dialogue in pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth. TIPS has three main focus areas: Trade and Industrial Policy, Inequality and Economic Inclusion and Sustainable Growth. Its working model integrates research and analysis, policy development, disseminating information, capacity building, technical support, and programme design and management.

TIPS seeks to appoint a Finance, HR and Admin Manager based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key functions within TIPS: Finance Management, Administration, Programme Management and Human Resources. The successful incumbent must be creative and analytical, embrace innovation and manage change. The candidate should display a strategic awareness of the nonprofit sector, and be results driven.

Responsibilities:

Programme management;

Ensure that the programmes and services offered by the organisation contribute to the organisation's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board;

Ensure that the operation of the organisation meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Funders;

Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation;

Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organisational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate;

Oversee the contracting and management of service providers to complete studies and assist partners with implementation and proposals, according to TIPS’s overall procurement procedures;

Assist with the development of work plans and reports for programmes, and their submission, together with quarterly operational reports to the Executive Director;

Establish appropriate monitoring and evaluation procedures in relation to all financed initiatives and in accordance with TIPS’ overall monitoring and evaluation (M&E) function;

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Opportunity closing date:

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

MIET Africa is a not-for-profit organisation based in South Africa with a strong presence in the SADC Region. It realises its purpose of improving the lives of children by contributing to quality teaching and learning. MIET Africa prides itself on being an African NGO and an innovator of education approaches that focus on the challenges faced by children in rural areas. It has pioneered many new models and programmes, and its influence now extends beyond South Africa and into Africa.

MIET Africa seeks to appoint a Programme Consultant for the Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) Regional Programme, based in Pretoria.

The Consultant will assist the Department of Basic Education (DBE) with the successful implementation of the CSTL Programme.

This is a three year contract position.

Responsibilities:

Assist with coordinating the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes related to care and support for teaching and learning;

Work with MIET Africa’s CSTL country coordinator in the management and monitoring of CSTL business plans and budgets;

Assist with coordinating and facilitating social mobilization and advocacy campaigns;

Liaise and cooperate with departmental units, provincial education departments, district offices and schools, national government departments, universities and research organisations, as well as NGOs and civic organisations;

Monitor implementation of the CSTL programme at provincial, district and school levels and report on progress;

Report to the relevant authorities in the DBE and to MIET Africa on progress;

Represent the directorate within the DBE, both internally and externally, as required;

Assist with managing internal and external partnerships.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in education, public health, social work or related fields;

Sound knowledge and understanding of the education and development sectors;

The ability to work with officials across all levels of government as well as with key stakeholders in the field;

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Opportunity closing date:

Friday, April 4, 2014

Opportunity type:

Employment

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHI invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need.

HFHI seeks to appoint a Housing Microfinance Specialist to support country offices, based in its regional office, located in Pretoria, South Africa.

As the Housing Microfinance Specialist for the Housing Finance and Market Development Team with the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Area Office, the person will serve as the subject matter expert for Africa with a focus on the National Organizations (NOs) and Branches throughout the continent. The person will have the exciting opportunity to utilize your strong knowledge of microfinance to partner with financial service organisations or similar networks to promote and further advance the Housing Finance and Market Development strategy and overall programme in Africa. The person will report to its Housing Finance and Market Development Manager.

The successful candidate is expected to enjoy research and have solid experience facilitating training. S/he will be working in a multi-cultural environment and enjoy travel (because you may travel up to 40% throughout Africa). The person will be responsible for facilitating vibrant market approaches, with a focus on existing local market actors and institutions by focusing on the following three key areas:

Mobilisation of capital: Mobilise capital suitable for investing in financial institutions that focus on low-income individuals;

Housing support services: Provide non-financial market-based solutions and services for those living in low-income housing by providing support enabling those households to meet housing quality standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree;

Minimum of five years experience in microfinance, housing finance, research or development;

Minimum of two years experience in management role;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis techniques;

Proven experience conducting market research studies and established involvement in product development processes;

Fluency in English (spoken and written);

Training skills and proven experience;

Fluency in French (spoken and written);

Conversant with the regulatory framework for the Microfinance industry in the African countries.

Candidates who are South African nationals will be given first priority.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all its positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

If you have not received a response within six weeks after the closing date for applications, consider that your application has been unsuccessful.

For more about Habitat for Humanity International, refer to www.habitat.org.